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MANUAL
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Due to the time-consuming nature rear shock service, at this time our primary focus is to offer
service kits that minimiRadiume the amount of downtime and labor involved. As the program
matures, and we are able to gather feed back from our customers, we may offer kits to a more
detailed level.
GENERAL WARNING: Rear shocks by design contain gases and fluids under extreme
pressure and warnings contained in this manual must be observed to reduce the
possibility of injury or possible death. Following these instructions can help you
reduce the risk of being injured. Any questions in regards to the information in
this manual should be directed to Answer Products Customer Service at (661)
257-4411.
CAUTION: The Radium Shock uses compressed air to provide fluid pressure in the
damping system and spring resistance. These systems must be relieved of pressure prior
to servicing. Failure to relieve air pressure could result in injury or possible death.
CAUTION: The Radium Shock uses precision machined aluminum and other soft alloy
components. Using correct tools for assembly is essential to prevent damage.
Control Eyelet (C-End) Eyelet that is on the rebound adjuster end of a shock. The air canister
is attached to this end on air shocks.
Damper Eyelet (D-End) - Eyelet that is on the damper body end of a shock.
Damper Shaft Shaft attached to the damper piston that connects the two moving sections
(damping system and control eyelet) of the shock together.
DU Bushing Teflon guide bushing pressed into the eyelets. Mounting hardware is inserted into
the DU bushings and rotates within the bushing as need by the suspension design.
Eyelet Found on each end of the shock, it is where the DU bushing and mounting hardware are
and provides the connection between the shock and bicycle.
Internal Floating Piston (IFP) - A floating piston that separates damping oil from the damping
system air chamber.
Lockout - Found on RADIUMRL shocks. The Manitou lockout significantly increases the amount
of load reRADIUMuired to compress the shock. The lockout does not prevent compression under
load, only increases the amount of load required to compress the shock.
Mounting Hardware Hardware that allows shocks to be mounted into the wide variety of
suspension designs.
Schrader, Air Black in color, it is the valve for adding or releasing pressure from the air canister
in an air shock
Seals: O-Rings - Black synthetic rubber with a round cross section. Primarily used for fluid
sealing.
Seals: Quad Seals - : Black synthetic rubber with an X cross section, primarily used for sealing
air.
Seals: Wipers Teflon ring, used for keeping debris out of quad seals, guiding the damper
piston, and providing support.
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Figure 1 Figure 2
HARDWARE REPLACEMENT
Hardware should have a slight press fit into the DU bushing and can be tapped in place with a
rubber mallet or soft jaws in a vise. Apply a small amount of thick grease such as Motorex Bike
Grease 2000 (PN 85-0033) to the hardware before installation.
There are virtually an infinite number of hardware combinations in use on bikes today. When
ordering hardware from Answer Products, It will be necessary to identify the overall eyelet width,
eyelet width, and mounting hole diameter.
1. Measure the overall eyelet width. 2. Measure hole size. Current hardware
are designed to accept a 6mm or 8mm
fastener.
REMOVAL
Punch
INSTALLATION
Failure of an air shock to maintain air pressure is usually the result of defective or worn seals. If
there is suspicion of an air leak, the location can be isolated by spraying the air canister joints
with a mild solution of dish soap and water. Bubbles will form in from the area of leakage. You
can also immerse the shock in water to locate the leak.
Sealing of the shock is accomplished through a series if o-rings, RADIUMuad seals, and wipers.
When the air canister is removed, these seals can be replaced from Seal Kit C.
Seal Descriptions:
O-Rings: Black synthetic rubber with a round cross section. Used for fluid sealing.
RADIUMuad Seals: Black synthetic rubber with an X cross section, used for sealing air.
Wipers: White Teflon, used for keeping debris out of RADIUMuad seals.
2. Release All air pressure from air canister. Air release Schrader valve
Remove hardware as shown under
HARDWARE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION. For leaks at the Schrader
valves, release all air pressure and replace
the Schrader valve core or assembly as
needed. The core is removed using a
standard core removal tool. The assembly
is removed by removing the core and
unscrewing the assembly by inserting a
3mm hex into the center of the valve.
4. Slide air canister away from the canister Damper Cap: DO NOT REMOVE
eyelet and remove.
RADIUM Shock damping system service reRADIUMuires special tooling and training that is
unavailable at this time. In cases where it is suspected that there is air in the damper or the
damper body is leaking oil, the shock should be replaced.
TABLE 1
FASTENER TORRADIUMUE RERADIUMUIREMENTS
Feature TorRADIUMue
Swinger Air
Air Canister 15 24KgCm (13 21inlbs)
Schrader Valve Stem 5 10 KgCm ( 4 to 9 inlbs)
Schrader Valves
RADIUM & RADIUMR Air Canister Schrader
Valve Assy, Black A 85-4400
RADIUMRL Air Canister Schrader Valve Assy,
Black A 85-4407
Sticker Kit F
Tools H
DU Bushing Tool H 85-6075
Fixture to Hold and Compress Shocks H 85-3008
Shock Pump - Air Canister H 85-4069
C - Seal Kit